Tatare Tunnels Walk
DOC track · West Coast
Tatare Tunnels Walk is a 1.8 km DOC walk in West Coast with 143 m of climbing and a high point of 314 m.
The 80-minute walk follows an old 4WD road then the tracks climbs to the old water tunnels. You will need a torch and raincoat to explore the tunnels.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 20 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 143 m |
| Elevation loss | 25 m |
| Highest point | 314 m |
| Lowest point | 183 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -43.38633, 170.19098 |
| End | -43.39091, 170.21043 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Callery Gorge Walk (0.5 km away)
- Terrace Walk (0.9 km away)
- Te Ara a Waiau Walkway/Cycleway (1.2 km away)
- Canavans Knob Walk (1.7 km away)
- Alex Knob Track (3.1 km away)
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